Name: Old Hickory Slicing Knife 8" Carbon Steel Blade
Brand: Old Hickory Knives
SKU: OH758
Price: 21.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.091 (22 reviews)

John Koons
Upstate New York

Apr 17, 2011

Pros: Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

FOR THE SERIOUS

If you are unhappy with this product, chances are you are lacking in your education of the culinary arts. Stainless steel knives are for the lazy or for those who want "pretty." Carbon steel knives are for those who consider a kitchen their art studio. This type of knife is for the serious who have a high respect for the art of cooking and these prices are incredible.

J. Patrick
Chesterfield, MO

Apr 26, 2022

Pros: Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction

Cons: None

Simple Excellence

Like my Old Hickory hunting knife, this slicing knife is an extraordinary value. Very sharp as delivered, with a little effort on my Ken Onion sharpener - holey moley. With the BBQ season fast approaching, cannot wait to begin using this slicer for prep and the serving of brisket, ribs, and veggies. ALSO - with this knife be certain to purchase a Victorinox Blade Safe - another minor investment with a major return.

Natural-Outlaw
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Dec 23, 2017

Pros: Sharpness, Material Quality

Cons: None

1095 High Carbon-NOT STAINLESS

I have a number of Old Hickory knives and love them. The 1095 steel is traditional and takes and holds an excellent edge. George S. does not seem to have steel knowledge calling this knife rubbish, as he did. It is not stainless. It has no chromium. If not cared for properly it will rust. Simply dry it after hand washing and put vegetable oil on it from time to time. As it turns to a grey patina, this is actually beneficial as it will slow down the rusting. I use this knife for meat carving. Also have one of the butcher knives. Excellent steel

Me
VA

Jul 14, 2009

Pros: Durability, Sharpenability

Cons: None

Fantastic for the price

This is an inexpensive knife made 'the old way". It works well and is really well worth the cost- which is minimal. You can still find old knives made this very same way and they work fine decades later. It's all American made and reasonably priced. Those looking for slick knives at this price will get Chinese made with steel that is so variable that it may be OK but may be real junk. These are consistent carbon steel that is easily sharpened - but it will rust.

Joshua
East Tennessee

Aug 01, 2012

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

The knives to have

There has been 2 of these knives in my house since I was well born lol. They are still in use today and are my favorite knives. Once you sharpen one of these to where it should it then it is hard to make it dull. Yes these knives will rust (because they are high carbon blades) just dry them a little when you finish cleaning them, the blades will end up black looking later. All round the best knife I've used in the kitchen.

Curt
Camino

Aug 03, 2015

Pros: Sharpenability, Material Quality

Cons: None

forever cutting

My mother had these in her kithen because her mother and her mother before her had them in their kitchens. Once sharpened they will hold an edge for close to a month of real meat cutting with minor touch up. Not chopping bones but even then they do well till the next sharpening. Love these knives. and I have taken them camping and used them as throwing knives and as long as you stick them they do well. I have bent the tips and then bent them right back try that with stainless. Every one of the knives I have are still working for me thirty years later. I hope one day to inherit my mothers knives which she got some of from her Grandmother in the sixties. I've made a couple of these in to very serviceable bush knives . You could do worse.

Alan C
south central Idaho

Apr 19, 2012

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

solid knife

I purchased this knife about 40 years ago. I have found it to be durable, easily sharpened and well designed. It does rust but it is not a problem to get rid of when you sharpen it. I am very satisfied with. I recommend it to anyone who wants a serious knife.

Tom L
pds wisconsin

Aug 23, 2016

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

8" slicing

BBQ MEAT PREP

Nicholas
Virginia

Oct 01, 2015

Pros: Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

This is a wonderful knife as are all Okc products. I use it in the kitchen for everything from chicken and pork to fruits and vegetables. I also purchased an old hickory butcher knife, cleaver, skinning knife, and a boning knife for processing wild game. These are all high carbon blades which must be washed, dried, and oiled after use. If you are not willing to put the time into these knives don't buy them. These are high quality blades that require love.

John
Columbus, Ohio

Jan 03, 2011

Pros: Sharpenability, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

Wonderful

Daniel
TX

Feb 20, 2021

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

Classic quality

I have three different old hickory that are pretty old and still work great and will last for years to come. You have to clean and care for them because they will rust, but it takes so little to keep them in fighting shape.

William K
Clearwater,Florida

Jan 16, 2016

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

Compare to Japanese

You don't need an expensive Japanese night, did knife ain't pretty, but neither are tires. Spend your money on the best tires, you need to, but this knife is so sharp and sharpens up easily; Who cares it this knife is ugly, it'll get the job perfectly done. Just buy this knife!

Jason P
MI

Jan 03, 2013

Pros: Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

Great Knife!

Glides right through meat, great look, great feel.

John S
Westfield MA

Mar 15, 2016

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

By far my favorite kitchen knife

Used as an overall kitchen and canning knife. I've used the 8" slicer for several years. It takes a wicked edge and holds it well. I like the steel and find it easy to hone quickly. The hickory handles are easily gripped and do not slip in my hand when covered with sugary juices. I've tried it against ceramic knives and prefer it most always. It is used on anything one might find in the kitchen: cooking, canning, dehydrating, slicing meats and on all fruits and vegetables. I like the way it is made: 8* length, flatness of the blade and how it curves to a sharp point. The only thing I wouldn't use it for is cutting bone. The knife is a joy to use. I've made this order as a present for a kitchen orientated friend.

Frank
Tarboro, NC

Dec 02, 2018

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Overall Quality, Durability

Cons: None

Old Hickory knives

These are not as my grandma would have she would use them everyday she had a small sharpener in the drawer and occasionally pull it across and then wipe the blade. They're not for lazy people. They work great just like grandmas and great-grandma's cast iron skillets. You have to wipe them with a little oil and you can leave them to your grandchildren.

William H
Charleston, SC

Jul 27, 2013

Pros: Sharpenability, Material Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

15 years

I used one of these knives for 15 years until it disappeared. Gets dull, sharpens up and cuts well. If you don't mind working your knife across a sharpening stone several times a year, this is a great knife. Once you've sharpened it nothing designed to never need sharpening really feels the same again. The question is do you want a knife you make sharp or do you want something which saws through things that you don't have to sharpen. Ask a fresh tomato.

Matt F.
Pennsylvania

Feb 05, 2021

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Durability

Cons: None

high-value workhorse

I bought not this brand but an essentially identical product off a supermarket rack decades ago and still use it most days. It will sharpen to a razor edge and with occasional honing it'll stay that way for quite some time. I've never oiled mine, just washed and dried it after use, and it's still in great shape. Like any knife, it's not perfect for every task, and it's not a beauty. But if you want to spend the least on a knife that will cut well for decades, go for it.

Vegemite
Oakland, CA

Dec 14, 2015

Pros: Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

Pretty nice!

A couple of things about this knife: 1) it does not come sharp, 2) it will rust if you don't take care. Guess what? That is perfectly fine, because: 1) you sharpen it to your satisfaction. Use a stone, sandpaper, ceramic or diamond stick, accusharp, whatever. Once you get it sharp, you'll know how to keep it sharp. 2) Dry your knife after you wash and use it. Good carbon steel is easy to sharpen and keep sharp. This knife will serve you well for years if you do your part. I purchased this knife as a starter for a bushcraft knife. Its strong but simple construction is well suited for this type of modification. I was able to shorten the blade to 4.5" and round off the handle with only hand tools in an afternoon. I am very happy with the end product. I thank Ontario for putting out this product, and would gladly buy another.

Mil Mil
Shelbyville, TN

Jul 14, 2009

Pros: None

Cons: Sharpness, Construction, Material Quality

OLD HICKORY SLICING KNIFE 8" BLADE

Old Hickory was a name brand that I had used and trusted. I purchased the knife for my canning needs in the summer for peeling tomatoes and vegetables. There is nothing great about this knife. Poor quality overall. Will not purchase this brand again. I am very disappointed with this purchase.

Joseph
New Brighton, Mn

May 23, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

nice shape but soft

Takes a razor edge but only holds it for a couple of cuts. Soft steel

George S
50588

Dec 27, 2016

Pros: None

Cons: Sharpenability, Material Quality, Design, Construction

Poor quality products in two of two orders. Definately unsatisfacory

This was the second of two knives purchased from you this month for Christmas presents. As of today 12/27/16 both knives show substantial rusting on the blades and discoloration on the rivets. Both are definitely substandard product.

Joseph
New Brighton, Mn

Jun 04, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None